Contestants can enter as individuals or as a group and will be judged based on stage performance and costumes. Think of it as a costume talent show... more than just a cosplay contest, this is your chance to put on a performance as the character(s) you are portraying!

AWARDS: All awards, with the exception of the Con Chair Spotlight and Judges Awards will be chosen by majority vote of the Judging Committee. The Con Chair Spotlight will be chosen by the Convention Chairman at his discretion. Judges awards will be chosen by the individual judges.

CLICK HERE FOR THE MASQUERADE COSTUME & PERFORMANCE COMPETITION RULES or go direct to http://www.animatemiami.com/2012/10/masquerade-costume-performance.htmlHOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE COMPETITION

(1) Register Online. The registration info is posted below – When you register online you will receive an email confirmation with your contestant #. When you get to the show you will need to sign in at the cosplay registration desk and will be given further instructions. You must check in by 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon. We will accept a maximum of 25 registrations via online entry. The online entry cut off is January 5, 2013 at midnight.(2) Register at the convention – Participants will be able to sign up for the contest at the cosplay registration booth #920. Fill out and return the entry form to the registration table. You will be given a contestant # and further information. Everyone must be signed in and all forms must be handed in by 4:00p.m. on Sunday.

Roll CallAll entrants must show up 45 minutes prior to the competition for roll call in MACC 1 at 7:15pm.

Masquerade Costume and Performance Entry Information: Please send an email, with the following information to info@floridasupercon.com prior to the advance registration deadline of January 5, 2013. Any entries not sent in advance by January 5, 2013 must be entered at the convention at the cosplay booth (#920).

1. Full Name2. Contest you are entering. In this case, it is the ANIMATE! MIAMI Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition3. Email Address4. Address5. City6. State7. Zip Code8. Phone9. Are you entering as an individual of group?10. Character names that you are representing.11. What series or property does your character come from?12. Will you be using a CD for audio or music? 13. How would you like the emcee to introduce you or your group on stage?14. Tell us about your skit and costumes. Include any details you'd like us to know about. This section is where you get the chance to share all of the work you put into creating your costume and your skits.15. Emergency Contact Name16. Emergency Contact Phone Number

Please email this information to info@floridasupercon.comAll entries will be contacted back via email with a contestant # and check in info.